US Bridges

Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek

Fair

Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico · 4 KM West of Aguas Buenas · Structure no. 003461

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek in Aguas Buenas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 156 45.2 KM
CrossesJacana Creek
Location4 KM West of Aguas Buenas
RouteState Highway 156
CountyAguas Buenas Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.24369, -66.13806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2017)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$178,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 156 45.2 KM over Jacana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.